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April
23, 2000
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support of Encore Theatre
and their evening workshop opportunities. Encore presented an assembly
to our 4th and 5th grade students and then followed up the daytime
event with an evening workshop for students of all ages and family
members.
The evening event was a fun-filled opportunity for children who
enjoy performing to really shine. The activities were appropriate
for all ages and helped to break the ice for those who were initially
reluctant. From the most outspoken to the most reserved, all participants
had nothing but positive feedback to share as the evening concluded.
Elisa Roaring-Springs and the Encore Theatre performers were a welcome
addition to our building.
The workshop that Encore presented is the perfect addition to their
performance. Not only do children get to perform and interact with
their friends and family members, but this event helps to extend
the idea of children learning and sharing with the elderly. As one
of our fifth grade students so aptly stated, "Before you guys
came today and did your assembly and we had this fun time tonight,
I thought getting old would be boring, but now I'm actually looking
forward to it."
I would strongly encourage any school to take part in the Encore
experience and try to include the evening workshop whenever possible.
Sincerely,
Sara Cramer
Principal
April 18, 2000
To: Encore Theater
Thank you so much for performing not once, but twice, at our schools.
I thought that the performances were wonderful, not only as theater
but as social commentary. We need brave, talented people such as
yourselves.
It grieved me to hear the negative comments about the performance.
There were twice as many positive comments but I know that you,
like I, probably remember the negative ones more than the kudos.
Please know that ignorance and fear make smart people do dumb things.
It is a lesson I guess I needed to relearn too.
It was so important to me that the word "gay" and the
concept of homosexuality, without any fanfare or explanation, was
used in the play. It is the only time that our children get to hear
this word outside of the playground, and there it is used as a swear
word or a put down. It is so important that we teach children that,
yes, they accept people who are different from themselves and that
they can respect these differences and begin to learn to discard
stereotypes. It can take a long time to learn that and this is a
good place to start.
My best to you all. Thank you so much again.
Sincerely,
Elementary School Principal
September 16. 1999
Dear Eliza:
Thank you for bringing your troupe to Crow High School. The group
performed wonderfully. Clearly you have gifted people doing what
they love to do. But perhaps more importantly, I think you really
made some powerful connections with many of our students.
Your honest, transparent and candid approach definitely made an
impact. Thanks for reminding all of us that it's OK to be different!
Good luck in your future endeavors trying to reach young people
with your important message.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Snyder, Principal
Crow High School
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